Menonvillea marticorenae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marticorenae
ID:
1326812
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Al-Shehbaz) Salariato & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 162: 279 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339266
Common Names
- Menonvillea marticorenae
- Marticorenae Menonvillea
- Marticorenae Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menonvillea marticorenae (also called Marticorena's Menonvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Menonvillea marticorenae is used as a source of firewood, timber, and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine and for making charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Menonvillea marticorenae has white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menonvillea marticorenae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Menonvillea marticorenae
Menonvillea marticorenae is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in the wild in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.
Menonvillea marticorenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menonvillea marticorenae?
Menonvillea marticorenae
Where is Menonvillea marticorenae found?
Menonvillea marticorenae is found in Mexico
What is the growth habit of Menonvillea marticorenae?
Menonvillea marticorenae is an evergreen perennial with a low-growing habit
Species in the Menonvillea genus
Menonvillea linearis, Menonvillea cuneata, Menonvillea flexuosa, Menonvillea frigida, Menonvillea chilensis, Menonvillea cicatricosa, Menonvillea constitutionis, Menonvillea spathulata, Menonvillea virens, Menonvillea litoralis, Menonvillea orbiculata, Menonvillea scapigera, Menonvillea zuloagaensis, Menonvillea pinnatifida, Menonvillea macrocarpa, Menonvillea minima, Menonvillea nordenskjoeldii, Menonvillea purpurea, Menonvillea comberi, Menonvillea famatinensis, Menonvillea patagonica, Menonvillea rigida, Menonvillea filifolia, Menonvillea marticorenae,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Diego L. Salariato: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salariato' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138778-1: Based on the initial data import